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Monsters

2010
Drama
Sci-fi
1h 34m
Six years after Earth has suffered an alien invasion a cynical journalist agrees to escort a shaken American tourist through an infected zone in Mexico to the safety of the US border.
Directed by:
Gareth Edwards Gareth Edwards
Written by:
Gareth Edwards Gareth Edwards
Starring:
Scoot McNairy Scoot McNairy Justin Hall Whitney Able Mario Zuniga Benavides Annalee Jefferies Stan Wong Mario Richardson Solamon Albarran Erika Morales Yolanda Chacon Kenedy Gamaliel Jiminez avier Acosta Rodriguez Joagun Salazan
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Monsters
Genres:
Drama, Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller, Horror
Country:
UK
Languages:
English, Spanish
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2010
Drama
Sci-fi
1h 34m
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sieghardtSieghardt
Rated 04 Dec 2010
50
40th
An excellent premise and stunning scenes of a war torn part of the world mean precious little when the titular Monsters are in the film for all of 10 minutes at most, with the rest of the screentime devoted to tedious travel arrangements and a tepid romance between two dull charmless characters.
Rated 04 Dec 2010
kasperlKasperL
Rated 09 Feb 2011
40
19th
I was impressed with the economy of the storytelling. Managing to create the environment with practically no money is a testiment to how far you can go with ingenuity. Also, I love the idea of by a sleight of hand turning what was ostensibly going to be a monster movie into a romance. The problem, turning out to be a major one, is that the romance, along with the characters, are completely unbelievable. With better direction of the actors and/or better actors this might have been good.
Rated 09 Feb 2011
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 22 Nov 2011
65
58th
Essentially a offbeat indie romance/road movie starring Cthulu's extended family. I have a great appreciation for this sort of guerilla movie-making, but unfortunate the main characters are too underdeveloped to carry the story.
Rated 22 Nov 2011
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 14 Mar 2011
75
66th
A low-key love story set on an alien infestation backdrop with a touch of social allegory that doesn't overreach its bounds. Despite a handful of flaws, I still marvel at what Gareth Edwards has achieved with what little he had. And that ending was just achingly beautiful. Much much better than the hundreds of big budget crap major studios put out each year.
Rated 14 Mar 2011
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 28 Sep 2010
7
65th
After seeing the trailer for a film called MONSTERS, I was expecting a cross between 'District 9' and 'Godzilla'. Accepting the fact that this was made on a lonely $15000 budget heightens what follows. Much to my surprise, this turned out to be a romantic film in the vein of 'Before Sunrise' with monsters as the backdrop. My only real complaint was that the characters could be a bit more explored but considering the budget and genre originality, its hard not be impressed.
Rated 28 Sep 2010
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 13 Apr 2011
50
43rd
The post-'Alien invasion' backdrop is so refreshingly mature in concept and execution, that you end up banging your head against the TV when you realize that the actual story is about nothing at all. The effects, the tension building, the exposure of the creatures, all these things are impressively handled, but to what end when they're never an interesting part of the main story, which - as I mentioned - is really, seriously about nothing at all.
Rated 13 Apr 2011
krf7krf7
Rated 15 Dec 2010
35
15th
Okay idea and some pretty good signage, but didn't like anything else about this movie. The characters were hollow and ridiculous, the plot sometimes contradicted itself, and the acting/writing was overall pretty bad.
Rated 15 Dec 2010
matty1708matty1708
Rated 26 Oct 2010
48
23rd
The endiing made me want to punch myself in the face
Rated 26 Oct 2010
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 20 Mar 2012
69
51st
I liked the overall concept, the creatures and the atmosphere. Just a shame that the main characters are uninteresting. That guy gave me serious creepy stalker vibes. A more interesting ending and some actual conflicts might have made the experience a lot more memorable.
Rated 20 Mar 2012
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 02 Apr 2011
75
65th
The comparison to District 9 or any other sci-fi film is an easy one to make, but it's unjust. If there's one thing I liked about Monsters, it's that it did its own thing. Its own atmosphere, its own pace, its own style. A lot of things wrong with this one, but considering the nonexistent budget, it's hard to hold a grudge. The leads were perfect, and Edwards' craft was impressive all across the board. Spectacular ending. Grows on you not only as it progresses, but in the hours after it's over.
Rated 02 Apr 2011
actionbergActionberg
Rated 28 Nov 2010
80
71st
Quiet, smart, and engaging. It doesn't try to overstate any of its aspects which attributes to its success. The creatures (which, for the record, are very cool), the character depth, and the settings are all given just enough treatment to keep us interested without showing or telling us everything.
Rated 28 Nov 2010
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 09 Jun 2011
40
31st
Monsters did not impress me. From the misleading opening to the fact that once I accepted that it was a drama, it still wasn't entertaining. The script is the biggest detractor, which gives the characters awful dialogue and uninteresting and unrealistic situations. The film looks nice, and for its low budget, the monsters it has do look pretty good. It's just that we needed more of them, as well as some characters we could believe in. Because we don't get either, Monsters fails.
Rated 09 Jun 2011
kavuKavu
Rated 19 Jan 2011
41
18th
Earns some credit for looking very good for it's budget, but sadly everything else is bad.
Rated 19 Jan 2011
snivel40snivel40
Rated 28 Apr 2011
70
4th
So slow, pointless plot but the idea is interesting.
Rated 28 Apr 2011
obdurateObdurate
Rated 19 Nov 2010
79
60th
Once thing I liked was that the aliens weren't really villains. They didn't attack unless provoked. I mean, despite the obvious allegories that that implies, it's just an interesting thing for alien invasion movies in general. I think they could have gone into more depth with the characters but regardless, it's a good movie.
Rated 19 Nov 2010
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 17 Feb 2013
69
84th
Entirely different (and more enjoyable) than what I expected. Instead of an action-based alien monster movie, we're treated to a meandering journey that's more concerned with the protagonists' growing relationship than the creatures in the background. Yes, it could have benefited from a better script and better CGI, but the boldness of concept, the atmosphere it builds, and the brilliant ending make this well worth watching.
Rated 17 Feb 2013
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 17 Dec 2010
88
91st
Perhaps counter-intuitively, this movie actually lives and dies on the performances of the two central characters, rather than the monsters of the title. Plenty of tension, both in terms of scares and drama, and an interesting idea executed really well. Top stuff.
Rated 17 Dec 2010
jordandcfcJordanDcFc
Rated 10 Jun 2011
80
62nd
A real surprise. I was expecting a Cloverfield type movie when it's actually closer to 'Before Sunrise' or 'In Search of a Midnight Kiss'. There were some truly beautiful shots in this film, the directing was great, as was the cgi. Nothing really happens but the film just flew by, the acting was good and the script was ok. It's a quiet film, with nothing too memorable about it, which is my only real complaint. Amazing stuff for such a small budget though.
Rated 10 Jun 2011
3rdman3rdman
Rated 01 Feb 2011
5
28th
The giant space octopuses are a metaphor for Mexican immigrants. The film is a metaphor for the need of an actual script.
Rated 01 Feb 2011
paxtonPaxton
Rated 02 Apr 2013
50
21st
I didn't know I had to do homework before I watch a movie. Someone recommended it and I watched it. Crazy, I know. Now I find out it's all cheap and crafty and blah blah blah. Here's the facts: This movie looks way way way more expensive than Primer and I would rather watch Primer ten times over before I make a trip for the border with these two again. The characters were rich with depth and wholly uninteresting. Fiance? Son? How about more of the title?
Rated 02 Apr 2013
chemical404chemical404
Rated 30 Jan 2011
70
83rd
Genre movies with sociopolitical allegories gives me a hard-on. Don't expect an action film, or overtly artistic film. It's actually a romance story, a travel story, a discovery-of-self story. At first I was sceptical about acting, but by the end of the film I was in love with those little gestures Whitney Able did to create her character. You can say it's a meditative film; the pace is slow, so sit back, relax, and enjoy beautiful views and sounds. Ambient score by Jon Hopkins is ace.
Rated 30 Jan 2011
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 10 Feb 2011
64
42nd
Doesn't try to do too much with what it's got and it works, in a way. I didn't care for the characters but they weren't insulting.
Rated 10 Feb 2011
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 01 Jan 2011
75
38th
It's always easy to criticise and to say what's not good and so on. But if you consider, that Gareth Edwards did this with more or less 15.000 Bugs, he deserves much respect. Furthermore I really like the patient style and all the beautiful shots of the landscape, different from the other modern ADS sickness Horror Flicks nowadays. So, who knows what this Director will create in the future. I'm curious about it.
Rated 01 Jan 2011
bitch_alertBitch Alert
Rated 04 Oct 2010
60
50th
The gorgeous landscapes, beautiful special effects and the fact that they made this for just 15.000$ (looking like it cost millions) make up for much of the problems, like poor character development and an almost non-existent plot.
Rated 04 Oct 2010
lennyneroLennyNero
Rated 14 Dec 2010
40
24th
Disappointing and pretentious road movie with a non working romance plot and "in your face" political allegories.
Rated 14 Dec 2010
markjpMArkjp
Rated 21 Mar 2011
70
52nd
Neat take on the monster genre. A bit slow paced at some points and the sense of immediate danger could have been more present. Also the romance, which is what the movie is really about, lacks in the dialogue- and acting-department. Too bad, because the general idea is really great. Give it a shot, but don't expect it to be the next District 9 or Cloverfield or you'll sit through the entire thing waiting for all hell to break loose, which it doesn't. Bonus points for effort and the final scene.
Rated 21 Mar 2011
citizenxCitizenX
Rated 27 Jan 2011
5
1st
this movie gets 5 points just because skyline did and i'm having a hard time deciding which one was worse ... i mean 2 gigantic squids (or whatever) on legs making love (or whatever) and all of a sudden the two leads gotta kiss and then the movie is over? i mean WTF?!
Rated 27 Jan 2011
pigletPiglet
Rated 01 Oct 2010
60
29th
A really horrible male lead ruins it for me.
Rated 01 Oct 2010
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 20 Jan 2017
50
23rd
"Monsters" was a slight disappointment. Of course, we knew that the budget was going to be low, yet the monsters ended up quite underused despite being surprisingly well-made and effective. The scenes in which they appear are probably the best part of an otherwise relatively uneventful road movie-cum-romantic drama. Unfortunately neither character has much to offer so this doesn't really work as a character study either. With no big climax, the satisfaction it offers remains sporadic and small.
Rated 20 Jan 2017
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 27 Jan 2011
65
58th
The biggest mistake in this movie was the title. It has nothing to do with monsters. Well, they exist but the idea of the story was an exotic romance in less romantic environment. And very well done story (as well as the effects). Monsters were harmless as long as you do not disturb them. It was America who tried to cover their biggest blow. The story was too settle for monster scifi flick. Leads acted nicely together. Whitney Able was full of small interesting nuances. Love it.
Rated 27 Jan 2011
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 15 Mar 2011
79
66th
Most of the film's strengths come from the leads' chemistry, relationship, dialogue, human struggle and their interactions with the characters they meet. Production design and locations were very impressive. As a horror or sci-fi film, less would have been more, as the money-shot scenes felt anticlimactic compared to the earlier atmospheric build-up and unseen threat. The ending was loose and messy. Director has potential but needs a more rigid story structure. Now why am I craving calamari?
Rated 15 Mar 2011
gritGrit
Rated 03 Jun 2012
44
40th
An impressive technical achievement, efficiently and effectively filmed on a comparatively minuscule budget with only a tiny cast and crew. However foregoing this reveals a relatively mundane experience, with little to merit beyond an interesting premise. The cephalopod inspired monsters themselves are particularly intriguing, presented in a similar mysterious-glimpse style as in Darabont's The Mist. I wish I liked it more but it falls into middle ground, interesting but not overtly impressive.
Rated 03 Jun 2012
carsonwidCarsonWid
Rated 29 Sep 2010
74
71st
I would have rated it lower if it would have been a better movie, if that makes sense. Instead, I applaud a clearly low-budget film with a narrow scope. Predictable, cliche, but enjoyable...
Rated 29 Sep 2010
tenhastenhas
Rated 25 Dec 2010
81
75th
its really good, and what a wonderful ending!
Rated 25 Dec 2010
sliderccslidercc
Rated 14 Mar 2011
35
34th
Good idea, bad result.
Rated 14 Mar 2011
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 10 Nov 2014
3
38th
Little surprise, given its improvised and shoestring production, that the script isn't a strength, but it's bolstered by a sense of awe - recalling both Jurassic Park and the reverent nature photography of Aguirre/Apocalypse Now - and fleshed-out characters. The world is brought to life so vividly that even minor scares are imbued with a sense of tension and dread. Succeeds as sci-fi, horror, travelogue, romance, political allegory all at once.
Rated 10 Nov 2014
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 10 Aug 2015
70
54th
The strangest film in the Before series
Rated 10 Aug 2015
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 25 Jan 2011
60
62nd
Considering this film was made with a crew of 2 and a cast of 2, using off the shelf equipment and no script its a master piece.
Rated 25 Jan 2011
guy_piranhaguy piranha
Rated 22 Apr 2015
70
69th
The overall tone and pacing are way more fitting than what edwards did with godzilla. Some people just can't handle a big budget...it seems to rather impair their creativity. however, his characters in focus are exactly the same type of redundant, boring and completely unlikeable. Too bad, because everyone besides them is doing a really good job at giving authenticity to the setting. I'd rather have followed one of those mexicans on their journey any day.
Rated 22 Apr 2015
dean_franzDean Franz
Rated 25 Mar 2011
20
21st
Well, first off it's terribly marketed. If you're expecting a creature feature you'll be sadly disappointed. If you want a movie laden with hamfisted subtext like District 9 but without all the, you know, stuff going on... what's the word... oh, yeah - ACTION - then this is the film for you. Its visuals border on the offensive and the limited actors are made to bite off waaaayy more than they can chew. A misfire all around.
Rated 25 Mar 2011
skiewulfyskiewulfy
Rated 02 Mar 2011
60
79th
Monsters is not an action adventure in the footsteps of Godzilla, Cloverfield or any other movie where the spectacle of destruction is the main event. Monsters starts in the aftermath of such films with a post-apocalyptic tone to the proceedings which are refreshingly character driven. The story manages to alternate between the suspense of external peril and the slow burn character development without resorting to the cliche obstacles or melodrama, putting bigger budget films to shame.
Rated 02 Mar 2011
stradivariusStradivarius
Rated 04 Nov 2010
55
19th
For the amount of time the two characters spend dawdling despite the death and destruction all around them, you'd think they'd be better developed by the end. The chemistry fails by being forced too soon in the story, and there's an infuriating sense that they suffer from amnesia based on how often they seem to forget about the monsters and the slaughter they've been witness to. It seems like they wanted to make an immigration parable, but in context of this plot it makes absolutely no sense.
Rated 04 Nov 2010
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 07 Jun 2014
60
24th
For a $800 000 budget this movie is impressive. The focus on the main characters and their relation is an interesting approach, however not working well with the monster genre instead. I think that in Godzilla (having the cash) Edwards created a better movie. Keep giving him money Hollywood, the kid is good.
Rated 07 Jun 2014
damildamil
Rated 19 Jan 2012
60
43rd
This movie reminded me of Cloverfield (2008) and especially District 9 (2009), but it's not as good as either of those. That being said, it was very impressive for a low-budget film. It was also quite good at building up tension and suspense. Overall though, I think I found it disappointing.
Rated 19 Jan 2012
ella_mayElla May
Rated 10 Aug 2014
75
69th
Not my type of movie, but good for what it is. Understated dramatically and not corny.
Rated 10 Aug 2014
naypalmNaypalm
Rated 10 Dec 2013
23
7th
This film should be renamed "Facepalm walks around with bimbo for 90 minutes while nothing happens". It's awful. Only watch if you're loaded up with smack.
Rated 10 Dec 2013
mkellinsmkellins
Rated 18 Jan 2014
55
44th
This film is a perfect example of how the budget does not correlate with the quality of the film. This one is a million times better than, say Man of Steel, which was done with over 200 times the budget of this film. Original idea, pretty good execution but the lack of substance makes it a bit forgettable.
Rated 18 Jan 2014
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 12 Nov 2014
5
42nd
Probably the best spin-off of Jurassic Park anyone could ever do with a $500,000 budget.
Rated 12 Nov 2014
jodamicojodamico
Rated 29 May 2014
60
14th
Begin it at the 30 minute mark when they miss the ferry, and you have a pretty solid movie.
Rated 29 May 2014
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 17 Sep 2011
54
13th
Intriguing sci-fi premise basically squandered in bland film, reminiscent of Shyamalan's SIGNS but without the squirmy unease that made that film great. Had the makings of a terrific political allegory as to how western society treats "monsters"/outsiders, but moments of tension (an encounter with a crazy local worked quite well) evaporate quickly, especially when there is no real payoff or meaning to the motives of the monsters. The two uncharismatic leads are the final nails in the coffin.
Rated 17 Sep 2011
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 22 Dec 2013
72
46th
It doesn't quite live up to its intriguing premise, but Monsters is a surprising blend of alien-invasion tropes, political themes, and relationship drama.
Rated 22 Dec 2013
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 17 Mar 2011
74
56th
Perhaps the real story here is the story of its improvised, low budget production, which is certainly laudable. Unfortunately that doesn't really help the film as a whole, the lack of a solid script hurts and it's often dragged down by cliches. But in spite of this it does manage to build a great atmosphere, fully realizing the world it is set in, and there are some genuinely terrifying moments. Gareth Edwards is definitely someone to keep an eye on.
Rated 17 Mar 2011
videoetronVideoetron
Rated 21 Nov 2020
71
81st
It was kinda neat. Not at all what I was expecting, and much less hopeless and dark as expected. It is basically a slow burn very brief love story in the middle of a low impact low dystopia world. Depressing things that will not leave you too depressed. Slice of life in a weirder world. Don't watch it expecting a Godzilla or Cloverfield type of movie else you'll be disappointed.
Rated 21 Nov 2020
gorillamangorillaman
Rated 23 Mar 2011
80
0th
It's a bit obvious that it's a metaphor for illegal immigration. Here's the pitch: "What if there were real 'illegal aliens?'" I liked that it was character-driven, and not monster-driven. Too bad the actors didn't do a great job falling in love.
Rated 23 Mar 2011
paraguay1001Paraguay1001
Rated 17 Sep 2013
86
61st
No to re-watch but was good.
Rated 17 Sep 2013
octaveOctave
Rated 07 Jan 2011
1
0th
shoot ya self, please....
Rated 07 Jan 2011
burrrburrr
Rated 31 May 2018
68
31st
68.00
Rated 31 May 2018
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 11 Mar 2011
65
45th
Movie overcomes low budget, somewhat undeveloped characters and questionable acting from the male lead to be a pretty decent sci-fi/romance flick.
Rated 11 Mar 2011
aureliuszAureliusz
Rated 19 Sep 2011
60
5th
Bardzo dziwaczny :p
Rated 19 Sep 2011
movie_opMovie-Op
Rated 22 Jun 2015
7
56th
It's difficult to find a more flawed, cozy film than Monsters.
Rated 22 Jun 2015
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 07 Aug 2016
27
18th
A phenomenal achievement considering the story of its production but... despite some effective scenes, it remains an interesting idea going unrealised in the final result.
Rated 07 Aug 2016
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 02 Feb 2013
58
13th
This movie was as flat as a soda left open overnight. The two main characters seemed to lack chemistry. The lighting in the movie was very awful. I felt like I was squinting really hard to even catch a glimpse of a monster. When you finally get a good look at the monsters at the end, they are glowing squids that float. They also make whale sounds at each other to communicate I guess. The movie just lacked character. It tried to be Jurassic Park but instead it was like watching grass grow.
Rated 02 Feb 2013
nepetaNepeta
Rated 01 Jul 2014
55
22nd
I appreciate what it's going for - a monster movie where the monsters are shoved to the periphery so that more time can be spent on characters and mood - but I really don't think it did enough with this premise, and it doesn't help that the romance plotline doesn't work all that much. There are a few beautiful moments and the ending is really rather good, but the film isn't particularly interesting.
Rated 01 Jul 2014
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 15 Nov 2014
72
56th
I love what it's doing with the concept but the main characters are annoying.
Rated 15 Nov 2014
hotsakehotsake
Rated 17 Aug 2013
70
75th
I really liked how they treated the Giant monsters/aliens in this film. The creatures have a sense of awe and force of nature around them. I don't like the female character at all and at first I didn't like the male character either but I started to like him better as the movie progressed.
Rated 17 Aug 2013
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 26 Apr 2014
80
68th
The characters can be annoyingly dumb at times, but I ended up kinda invested in their romance by the end, to my surprise. And I liked how the movie's concerns were decidedly not with the monsters themselves and more with the human drama on the ground. This results in a fairly muted pace, and one which probably doesn't lend itself to re-watches, but I found it enjoyable. And that final scene is breathtaking.
Rated 26 Apr 2014
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 02 Jul 2012
73
44th
It's one of those movies where you see more of the action relayed through news reports and what people say rather than anything on screen. It's a good way to skirt a small budget into seeming bigger, but there are much better ways.
Rated 02 Jul 2012
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 04 May 2018
74
87th
Quite enjoyable film which is a slow-burner Sci-fi, which may not please everyone especially those who expect high action. The creature effects are well done and somewhat unique which is a tough task these days especially considering this a small budget film. The story is good once you get into it, and the acting is fine from a bunch of unknown actors.
Rated 04 May 2018
jpmarchantjpmarchant
Rated 23 Apr 2013
81
7th
Great effort from a new film maker.
Rated 23 Apr 2013
perrystroikaPerryStroika
Rated 08 Nov 2012
53
20th
Impressive visual effects and intriguing premise but the characters, particularly the female, are underwritten, and their relationship is too vaguely sketched out to be convincing.
Rated 08 Nov 2012
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 21 Jul 2011
71
52nd
For low-budget filmmaking "Monsters" accomplishes more than most. If you're looking for sheer atmosphere and mood then seek no further, but forget any hopes of cheap scares or gritty action sequences. "Monsters" is a simple trek through an infected alien zone for two Americans searching for a new ripple in their lives while trying to make their way home. Though the film shares glaring similarities with 'District 9,' the two couldn't be more different in terms of tone and scale. Recommended.
Rated 21 Jul 2011
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 02 Apr 2012
70
56th
'Monsters' is uneven to say the least. There were several moments where I just rolled my eyes and held back a facepalm. On the flipside, there are even more moments of awe inspiring beauty and it can be quite emotionally engaging at times. Whilst I detest his views on CGI, I have massive respect for Edwards, I still struggle to believe he made this on the budget he had. It really is incredible, so I suppose the overuse of CGI can be forgiven. We need more micro-budget indie flicks like this.
Rated 02 Apr 2012
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 30 Aug 2012
3
73rd
Minimalist Hipster Cloverfield.
Rated 30 Aug 2012
vn1xVN1X
Rated 07 Oct 2013
45
15th
Terrrible writing and dialogue make an already flawed film even worse. There are few redeeming qualities here.
Rated 07 Oct 2013
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 26 Oct 2012
54
25th
* Casting, Acting : 5 * Script : 5 * Directing, Aura : 5 * Ease of Viewing : 7 * Naked Eye : 5
Rated 26 Oct 2012
zayankZayanK
Rated 21 Jul 2011
70
38th
Haha many scenes of this were shot in San José just a few kilometers away from where I live. Of course, it's NOT Mexico, so that destroyed a lot of the immersion for me. However, and despite its many flaws, it's admirable what they achieved with such a meagre budget.
Rated 21 Jul 2011
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 25 Sep 2017
35
7th
Supposedly a monster movie, but with hardly any monsters. The film is well shot and the CGI isn't all that awful for a 500k budget 2010 release. The main issue is that the film is a drama, with unimpressive acting, uninteresting characters, a disappointing script, and relatively slow pacing. It feels like the entire film is setting up for something that never really comes. It feels like you could skip to the last 30 minutes and be okay, but then there is the ending, which is also underwhelming.
Rated 25 Sep 2017
nutcrackrnutcrackr
Rated 29 Dec 2010
78
70th
Light on the dialogue in the early parts and also some really cheap looking CGI effects but still a movie worth seeing that tells an interesting tale.
Rated 29 Dec 2010
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 17 Oct 2013
70
47th
This film didn't blow me away, but it does enough to keep you watching. Scoot McNairy and Whitney Able are both ok. It's a decent debut for Edwards at least.
Rated 17 Oct 2013
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 02 Jan 2013
66
39th
A nice and naturalistic drama with some good points raised about political issues and some great special effects. The two leads are great together (they are married in real life after all) and their chemistry pushes the film forward as the plot meanders and takes its time. I didn't enjoy the last part of the film - it ended too suddenly and without a proper resolution and leaves most of the film up to a confusing and unrequired "twist" ending.
Rated 02 Jan 2013
bingbing
Rated 30 Apr 2011
65
42nd
Really impressive indie effort let down by unimpressive stock horror dialogue. (The monsters have been here for 6 years, so no-one should be allowed to scream 'WHAT IS THAT THING!?'.)
Rated 30 Apr 2011
seanberndorffSeanBerndorff
Rated 13 Dec 2010
60
39th
Really good considering its budget and it's extremely beautiful at times. Still this is just another monster/journey movie (I would never have guessed that would actually become a genre) like Cloverfield, The Mist and (oh horror) Skyline.
Rated 13 Dec 2010
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 03 Jan 2017
63
39th
I didn't really enjoy Monsters. I think it comes dome to the fact that the film is fundamentally a romance-drama, with mumbling characters that never really grew on me, and too many incidental shots to cover-up the low budget. I did like some of the social commentary, particularly during the campfire scene. Overall, the film is competently directed and acted, and there are some good visuals, but for me it was never satisfying. ,
Rated 03 Jan 2017
esperhartEsperHart
Rated 11 Feb 2021
85
33rd
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Rated 11 Feb 2021
baseballsbaseballs
Rated 27 May 2018
50
22nd
Gareth Edwards is terrible at characterisation, it's a huge problem in all his films and none more so than here. If you're going to have the focus of your monster movie be pensive relationship drama your characters cannot be this uninteresting. The gas station scene at the end is surprisingly beautiful but it's too little too late. This guy badly needs a collaborator who knows how to work with actors.
Rated 27 May 2018
dunbardunbar
Rated 30 Dec 2014
70
44th
Less of a find aliens/fight aliens/avoid aliens film as it is a wander-about-in-an-area-where-aliens-may-or-may-not-be-and-just-kind-of-observe-them-in-a-fly-on-the-wall-sort-of-way. It builds a nice atmosphere, the backing music helps quite a bit. I was completely indifferent towards the main characters, which I feel was kind of the point if we're supposed to question who the real monsters are but then we didn't see enough of the aliens to connect to them either.
Rated 30 Dec 2014
madmanMadMan
Rated 03 Sep 2012
95
86th
A fascinating and engaging movie that borrows well from other sci-fi and horror movies while successfully building upon the homages to forge its own path. The two main leads are both great, and the film works well as a strange odyssey into a land fraught with peril and dangers at every turn.
Rated 03 Sep 2012
drtfx7drtfx7
Rated 31 Jul 2021
60
41st
Monsters is a creative take on monster genre, stripping it of its usual fantastical elements and replacing them with an understated look at what life could be in such circumstances. Some great visuals, clever pacing and flashes of social commentary shine while the protagonists are bland and bad CGI breaks immersion now and then.
Rated 31 Jul 2021
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 02 Feb 2015
46
23rd
Not much to go on. The characterization attempted doesn't work and the film wastes far too much time doing nothing at all. Also what purpose did the gas masks have? People just sort of put them and on and take them off, they don't seem to actually do anything in this movie.
Rated 02 Feb 2015
tromboneTrombone
Rated 06 May 2014
70
80th
Good, and even better if you understand the link between the first and last scenes of the movie.
Rated 06 May 2014
bth31383bth31383
Rated 12 Mar 2015
85
59th
very underrated sci-fi. Working with a small and mostly unkown cast, a very low production budget Gareth Edwards has managed to pull off a wonderful "more with less science fiction movie" And as should be apparent, doing that in the sci-fi genre is quite an accomplishment. Special effects are phenomenal, script and back story are we polished and engaging, and i would like to note how great Scoot McNairy was (so good he's pretty much booked solid for a long time) good for him
Rated 12 Mar 2015
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 18 Jun 2011
70
56th
I liked it. The story was something new in a relatively worn out genre. The love story felt very natural and authentic. I thought the two main actors (McNairy and Able) did a very good job. The only real complaint I could have was that the monsters looked kid of lame (giant walking squids that sounded like whales). They weren't awful, but the first time I saw them I laughed. That's pretty easy to forgive considering the incredibly low budget this was shot under. Well worth your time.
Rated 18 Jun 2011
gideonGideon
Rated 18 Feb 2011
2
59th
A very good film for 'Youtube standards'.
Rated 18 Feb 2011
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 18 Feb 2023
60
55th
Some interesting ideas awash in typical indie "we have an idea but no scenes" editing to convey story and character. Coincidentally, Able and McNairy's story ended similarly in real life to the movie.
Rated 18 Feb 2023
mikeparasolmikeparasol
Rated 16 May 2011
50
13th
Amazing cinematography and production design. A lot of good ideas here, however it has some of the worst dialogue I've ever heard, like porn film bad. The male lead is also atrocious. Scenes and sequences are jaw droppingly beautiful, which made me want this to be so much better.
Rated 16 May 2011
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 27 Apr 2013
50
33rd
So the creatures are sort of mexicans -- and they are about to reach US --, and they are big, ugly, don't speak english and threatens everything US citizens have -- you know, the suburbs, the jobs. It's interesting to notice that these two leads care for each other while on the road, abroad, and have their relationship as soon as they get to US -- after seeing an alien couple in a love scene --, where fear means masks, warnings and dudes with guns marking perimeters. Both impressive and dull.
Rated 27 Apr 2013
ddrudgesd_drudges
Rated 18 Jan 2014
40
44th
Monsters obviously goes for a commentary on the American war machine, with television showing nothing but modern war porn, references to Agent Orange, and of course the wonderfully worn-out Ride of the Valkyries motif. For someone in an American suburb getting all their information from war-profiteering media, the USA might just as well be fighting literal monsters. Unfortunately the movie doesn't seem to have anything profound to say about the subject and quickly becomes preachy.
Rated 18 Jan 2014
grilledgrilled
Rated 09 Oct 2022
50
8th
While there's some very good filmmaking on display, lot's of wordless plot development and great world-building, especially considering the minuscule budget, where it ultimately fails is the story itself. The main duo are fairly realistic and flawed, although their chemistry feels ham-fisted. Despite everything that was laid out, this is just a "Point A-to-B" travel film at it's core and honestly just got boring after a while. Good effort, but a pity. Didn't need the monsters at all!
Rated 09 Oct 2022
gursuGursu
Rated 24 Mar 2015
1
20th
One of the lamest monster movies I have seen. I mean, I have nothing against the 'not showing the monster too much' approach. But they took it too far here. You almost never see the monsters and when you do, it's not scary at all. I could barely watch it to the end. Verdict: Monsters has no mentionable qualities at all, so there is no reason to watch it. PS: A mediocre movie with a low budget is still a mediocre movie. PS 2: I thought the leads were lovable, though, and Able has nice legs.
Rated 24 Mar 2015
frankhowleyFrankHowley
Rated 07 Jan 2011
50
14th
it's like a super low-budget version of District 9, only with a tacked on love story and barely any interaction with the aliens. Why bother?
Rated 07 Jan 2011

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